Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer - Naperville/Aurora, Illinois

COME DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES. DISCOVER INNOVATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND TEAMWORK!!!Our global headquarters has an immediate need for an Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer. The I & C Engineer in this position will work as part of the Capital Projects Team to design, specify, commission, and provide project management for the global instrumentation and control systems supporting production and utility systems used in batch & continuous specialty chemical manufacturing operations.The current application environment includes Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC5 and ControlLogix Systems) on a DeviceNet infrastructure, as well as, GE Fanuc/Intellution packages, such as, iFIX and iHistorian. Knowledge and experience in programming GE Fanuc Proficy software suites, such as, Real Time Information Portal, Plant Applications, Batch Execution (iBatch), Shop Floor SPC, etc. would be an advantage too. Also, knowledge and experience in Visual Basic, SQL Query development, Rockwell/Allen Bradley Powerflex VFDs, and industrial Ethernet/Devicenet network design would be a plus.The key responsibilities of the I & C Engineer III are:Instrumentation, Electrical, PLC, and other control systems' support The person will be responsible for configuring and programming of the PLC’s, data historian systems, operator interface or HMI screens, as well as, developing the scope, instrument specifications, procurement requisitions, installation, and commissioning of all the instrumentation and control systems equipment globally. These activities include seeking and adapting new technology to increase quality, safety, productivity, and efficiency in manufacturing and pilot plants through increased automation levels. Improvement to existing automation level in manufacturing Provides innovative & creative ideas, and seek out opportunities to introduce automation to the routine activities in manufacturing and pilot plants. Determines the best control strategy for existing and new systems/processes. Expert advice to various groups on modern control systems and process data systems Plays a lead role in answering the questions and resolving the concerns related to process data systems, including help to various groups to interpret and understand the manufacturing data. Champions the changes (capital or non-capital) to improve performance in these areas.Maintain & improve existing instrumentation, PLC, and control systems at various sites Maintain control systems equipment, software, and hardware through direct involvement and setting up resources such as outside contractors, training other maintenance and operations personnel, etc. A close coordination with operations, plant process engineers, R&D commercialization engineers, and maintenance personnel will be required for the routine support to the plants. Business - Scope development, design, scheduling, project management, and commissioning of assigned projects, both, independently and with the help of engineering firms. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines by creatively solving problems. Must be capable of managing several tasks/projects simultaneously. Gathers and interprets customer (internal) functional requirements and re-interprets them to prepare functional control descriptions for Control System programmers. Ability to prioritize tasks and shift previously established priorities in response to changing business needs. Works in a collaborative manner with production management, project engineering, process engineers, commercialization engineers, quality engineers, IT engineers, and others. There will be occasional overseas travel for several weeks at a time.Experience - Ten years of practical experience is required in the field of instrumentation, process control system design, and programming of PLCs and HMI software, especially, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and GE Fanuc/Intellution products. Prior experience in a batch and continuous chemical or pharmaceutical environment is desirable.Education - B.S. degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering with certifications in various vendor training programs. CMC offers a world class benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, health care & dependent care flexible spending accounts, employee assistance plan and company paid basic life/AD&D/Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability coverage. Benefits eligibility begins on first day of employment; no waiting period! Employees seeking additional income protection may also purchase supplemental life insurance (employee & dependent) and LTD coverage. CMC’s 401(k) Plan is well above industry standards and includes very generous company matching contributions and immediate vesting. We also have a global Employee Stock Purchase Plan that enables employees to purchase shares of CMC stock at a discounted price.In addition to these highly competitive benefits, company employees receive generous paid time off, floating holidays and company holidays. Other benefits include on-site fitness center and cafeteria.Cabot Microelectronics Corporation is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. CLICK HERE TO APPLY